Welcome to a new school year!
We've been working hard to get some new and improved resources available for this year.
- This Blog will continue to be used regularly, as it has been this summer. If you haven't yet subscribed to receive emails for new posts, you can do so by entering your email in the "Follow By Email" box to the right.
- The Knowledge Base is on a new platform that is more user friendly. There are many new articles for step-by-step directions for different technology resources.
- Clever has a Quick Start Tutorial that is great for those new to Clever or those that may need a refresher : https://clever.academy/quick-start-teachers
Technology Updates
- Phone System Change - To dial an outside line, press "8" now instead of "9". We switched it due to the large amount of accidental 911 calls.
- Phone Extension Changes (KMIS and DLMS) - With the many changes to classrooms and room numbers, most phone extensions have changed and voicemails will need to be set up again. This link will take you to the self-care portal to set up your voicemail. The login is the same as your staff account/email.
- New A/V Systems (KMIS and DLMS) - There are new A/V systems in some of the classrooms. These are not much different than the old ones, but the voice enhancement is different.
- New PA System (Caledonia Elementary)
- Updates to A/V Systems (Caledonia Elementary) - All of the classrooms in the West Wing had A/V systems removed. We will be reinstalling them with some projector upgrades.
Bi-Weekly Office Hours (Secretaries and Admins)
Office hours will be set up to begin after the rush of the start to the school year is over. These office hours will be great for building secretaries and administrators that have questions regarding anything technology related.
Upcoming Trainings
November 11 (PD Option) - LANSchool: A program to control student Chromebooks during lessons
Staff Board Policy - Acceptable Use Agreement
Staff members are required to complete the board policy agreement for acceptable use of technology. This agreement must be accepted annually. This can be done in PowerSchool/PowerTeacher. Please complete this by September 1, 2021.
Click here for directions in PowerTeacher
Click here for directions in PowerSchool Admin
Looking forward to a great school year! Thank you for all you do! As always, if you have any questions, contact the tech department.
